Job Description
This Benefits & Reward Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering a global benefits strategy, harmonising programmes across multiple countries while managing third-party suppliers and benchmarking. The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder influence, and end-to-end delivery experience, with a focus on international benefits and reward.
Client Details
Large, internationally operating professional services organisation undergoing a transformation of its global People function. They are focused on delivering a consistent, competitive, and future-focused benefits and reward strategy while maintaining local and cultural nuances.
Description
- Shape and deliver a global benefits strategy aligned to business objectives and EVP.
- Lead international benefits benchmarking, renewals, and supplier negotiations.
- Drive harmonisation of benefits across multiple countries while respecting local nuances.
- Manage third-party providers and external market relationships.
- Support reward cycles and broader reward projects as required.
- Produce high-quality data, analysis, and insight to inform decision-making.
- Act as the subject-matter expert for Benefits & Reward with senior global stakeholders.
- Contribute ideas and initiatives around future trends, technology, and innovation in reward.
Profile
A successful Benefits & Reward Manager should have:
- Specialist expertise in Benefits and Reward, including international exposure.
- Proven end-to-end delivery of benefits projects and reward initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce actionable insights.
- Credibility and confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing third-party vendors and benchmarking against external markets.
- Resilience and commercial acumen in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Forward-thinking approach, including awareness of trends, technology, and innovation in reward.
Job Offer
- Salary: Up to 70,000
- Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week in the Manchester office (flexible for Leeds or Birmingham-based candidates)
- High-impact role: Influence and shape global benefits and reward strategy
- Visibility: Work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple countries
- Professional development: Opportunity to innovate and contribute to a transforming People function
- Standard working hours with no unusual travel requirements
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Benefits & Reward Manager to make a significant impact in a supportive and professional environment. Apply now to take the next step in your career!
